SF's Oldest Indian Restaurant New Delhi Is In Danger of Closing Permanently
Briefly

New Delhi Restaurant, a prominent Indian eatery in Union Square, is struggling amid declining foot traffic and revenue due to pandemic impacts and rising remote work. Open since 1988, it gained Legacy Business status in 2020, but that hasn't translated to financial stability. Chef Ranjan Dey highlighted recent slow months, emphasizing the need for community support. The changing retail landscape, with major stores closing, compounds the issues faced by local businesses. To enhance patronage, New Delhi is experimenting with events like Curry-Oke karaoke nights to draw in customers.
New Delhi Restaurant is facing closure despite its Legacy Business status, struggling with low foot traffic in downtown San Francisco, a trend exacerbated by remote work.
Chef Ranjan Dey noted that January and February have been notably slow for business, urging the community to support the restaurant to prevent its closure.
The decline in Union Square foot traffic reflects broader issues in the retail landscape, namely the impact of remote work and closures of notable retailers.
New Delhi Restaurant is exploring new strategies like Curry-Oke nights to attract customers, similar to successful initiatives at nearby venues like John's Grill.
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